Keywords: Eurozone


German industrial orders decline as economic uncertainty weighs on demand

Germany's industrial sector experienced a notable slowdown in April as new factory orders fell more sharply than economists had anticipated, reflecting a challenging environment for Europe's largest economy. According to official data, industrial orders declined compared with the previous month,......

Eurozone GDP revised to 0.2 percent contraction in Q1 2026

Eurozone GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp downward revision of earlier estimates. The final figures show a significant shift from the initial flash estimate, which had indicated a 0.1 percent expansion. The revision marks the first quarterly contraction in the......

ECB warns Iran war could double scar eurozone consumers

The European Central Bank has warned that a potential war involving Iran could have a disproportionately strong impact on consumers in the eurozone, with effects described by researchers as a “double scar” on households already sensitive to price changes. The assessment is based on new internal......

Iran war risks cloud global growth outlook as energy shock deepens

The Reserve Bank of India and the European Commission have issued coordinated warnings over the economic fallout from the war involving Iran, pointing to rising risks for global growth and inflation. Both institutions link the escalation of tensions in the Middle East to persistent disruptions in energy......

European Central Bank official warns of early stagflation signals in eurozone

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn has warned that recent economic data point to early signs of stagflation in the eurozone, linking weak growth and rising inflation to energy shocks driven by geopolitical tensions. Speaking in Helsinki, Rehn said the latest indicators suggest the eurozone......

ECB wage tracker signals stable eurozone wage growth amid inflation concerns

Wage growth in the eurozone remains broadly stable, according to the latest data from the European Central Bank (ECB), which showed little change in negotiated salary trends since the start of the conflict involving Iran. The ECB wage tracker indicated that negotiated wage growth is expected to remain......

ECB policymaker says eurozone recession concerns are “real and justified”

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker has warned that concerns about a possible recession in the eurozone are “real and justified,” citing growing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank......

Spain seeks continued representation on ECB Executive Board

Spain is expected to push for continued representation on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) following the upcoming departure of Vice-President Luis de Guindos. As one of the eurozone’s largest economies, Spain considers its presence on the ECB’s top decision-making body......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared......